1
as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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2
as in to start
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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3
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of begin
Cunha himself took six months before beginning to thrive in the league, as did Gomes and midfield partner Andre.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Weather forecasters predict temperatures may begin dropping from Tuesday, potentially providing firefighters with more favorable conditions.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is penning the next James Bond movie,
Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Weather forecasters predict temperatures may begin dropping from Tuesday, potentially providing firefighters with more favorable conditions.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is penning the next James Bond movie,
Set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story begins immediately after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the man responsible for the extraordinary success of the Guinness brewery.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begin
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Pre-orders of the album appeared on Taylor Swift’s website as soon as the time commenced.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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What Happens Next If approved, the first phase of the project, which costs $55 billion, will commence in the next few years.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Advocates for preserving the old facilities have started a Change.org petition that has so far received more than 770 signatures.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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With Scheffler injured to start the season, McIlroy came out of the gates this season guns a blazing.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Joan Mitchell Foundation was established following the death of the great American abstract painter (1925-1992) bearing its name, fulfilling her wish to provide resources and opportunities for visual artists.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now both are established veterans playing on lucrative second contracts.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The first location will open this winter in Brooklyn.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Our first major step is to open our flagship retail store in New York, a city that aligns with our brand’s style and international reach.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Most of the removals originated from a parent complaint.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
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Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines were also planning to transfer $6.1 million less to the school overall this year, while initiating a series of budget cuts that could save $10 million year-over-year, according to the Detroit Free Press.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District initiated the overflow at 9:55 p.m. on Aug. 9.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That indemnification agreement, stipulating the SBC Executive Committee is on the hook for Guidepost’s legal expenses arising from the firm’s May 2022 report, also applies to a second high-profile defamation lawsuit against the SBC from former seminary professor David Sills.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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While dealmakers recognize the benefits of AI, there is still some hesitancy due to privacy and data concerns and the legal and compliance risks that could arise.—
Rusty Wiley,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Chef Joseph Rawlins, who founded and runs La Popote with his French partner Gaëlle Radigon, said they had initially been approached about the idea by Doran Binder, who was already supplying the restaurant with their ‘house’ water under his Crag Spring Water brand.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tegna also owns Locked On Podcast Network, which was founded by Utah Jazz radio play-by-play announcer David Locke.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Begin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begin. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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